A 17th-Century Castle Hiding in Plain Sight…

Built by a Danish royal councilor's daughter, Osbyholm Castle has had numerous owners before its 1931 rebuild. Today, this Swedish castle awaits the rediscovery of its rich history.

Osbyholm Castle, situated in Hörby Municipality, Scania, Sweden, was constructed by Lene Ramel, the daughter of Danish royal councilor Henrik Ramel, during the 17th century. After the Treaty of Roskilde in 1658, Sweden acquired Scania, and the castle was sold several times. Osbyholm was purchased by Olof Nilsson Engelholm from Malmö, undergoing an extensive restoration in 1750, and an additional central part in 1853, complete with a third floor. In 1931, Baroness Anna Trolle oversaw the castle's reconstruction as per designs by architect Leon Nilsson. Today, Osbyholm Castle remains undiscovered, waiting for the unearthing of its lengthy and complicated history.

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A 17th-Century Castle Hiding in Plain Sight: Osbyholm Castle

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